US Bridges

I 70 Ml over Draw

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of JCT US 6-GYPS · Structure no. F-09-AJ

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Draw in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,320 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 317 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of JCT US 6-GYPS
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.65274, -106.9621
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width317 ft (96.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,320 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Draw carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 317 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.